Barbara Williams

Mrs. Barbara Burdette Williams, 78, of Woodbine Circle, Newnan, GA passed away July 3, 2009. Mrs. Williams was born March 15, 1931 in Washington, GA to the late Walter Edward Burdette, Sr. & Annie Laurie Drinkard Burdette. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, W. Walter Williams, III. Following graduation from Washington High School, she attended Bessie Tift College and graduated in 1952 with an AB Degree. She also did graduate study at The University of Georgia and West Georgia College. She came to Newnan in 1952 to teach school and in 1954 she married Bill Williams, her husband of 55 years. Mrs. Williams was a devoted member of Central Baptist Church where she served in the children’s department and also played the piano for their singing. She was a former member of the Newnan Hospital Auxiliary, the Newnan Junior Service League, and the Driftwood Garden Club. She not only was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who was admired by her family and friends but also a dedicated school teacher who was named teacher of the year of the Grantville Brown School in 1992. In 1966, she and her husband took 16 high school students on an enjoyable 3 week tour of Europe. Surviving family members include her husband, W. W. Williams, Jr.; daughters & sons-in-law, Rev. Ann Burdette Williams & Rev. Paul David Steinke of Brooklyn, NY, Jane Kelly Williams & David Thomas Richards of Tenafly, NJ. Other surviving family members are a granddaughter, Willa Kate Richards & step-grandchildren David Steinke & his wife Lauren & their children Bayla & Jacob; Jonathan Steinke & his wife Nicole & their son Theo; Darcy Steinke & her husband Mike Hudson and her daughter Abby Hornburg. Mrs. Williams’ sister and brother-in-law, Mr. & Mrs. Forest Clinton Castellaw of Lenoia, NC; brother & sister-in-law, Mr. & Mrs. Walter Edward Burdette, Jr. of Washington, GA; sister & brother-in-law, Mr. & Mrs. John Harvey Edwards of Washington, GA; sister & brother-in-law, Mr. & Mrs. Jack Strother of Washington, GA. In addition there are numerous beloved nieces, nephews, & cousins. The funeral service is Monday, July 6, 2009 at 2:00 pm at the graveside in Rest Haven Cemetery in Washington, GA with Dr. Joel Richardson officiating. The visitation is Sunday, July 5, 2009 between 5:00 & 7:00 pm at McKoon Funeral Home, 38 Jackson St, Newnan, GA. The family respectfully requests that neither flowers be sent nor contributions made but rather cards of condolences mailed to the family at 38 Jackson St, Newnan, GA 30263. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.mckoon.com McKoon Funeral Home (770) 253-4580

Barbara Williams

March 15, 1931 - July 3, 2009